Performance: ELECTRIC-HYDRAULIC STEERING
NATURAL STEERING
CONNECTS DRIVER TO ROAD.
Breathtaking switchback paths and the call of the
open road can only be answered with precise control.
Unlike other hybrids which deliver a detached steering
feel from their pure electric power steering systems,
the Infiniti M® Hybrid uses a unique hybrid electric power
steering system that combines electric and hydraulic
components to provide a familiar and natural steering feel.
Performance: BATTERY POWER
MORE POWER,
REFINED PERFORMANCE.
At the heart of the Infiniti M® Hybrid is the
innovative Lithium-Ion battery, providing for very
fast switching between charge and discharge, and
offering double the power density of older Nickel-Metal
Hydride battery technology. This technology enables the
M Hybrid to smoothly deliver unexpected performance with
surprising efficiency.
Performance: ACCELERATION SWELL
EXPERIENCE SUSTAINED
EXHILARATION.
Acceleration swell is our vision of power, dedicated to
delivering a shape and feel beyond raw numbers. By tuning
Infiniti engines to unleash torque that climbs over a broader rev
range, the force you feel seems to increase the faster you go –
building like the swell of a rising wave. The emotional energy surges
in tandem, creating a limitless rush rather than a momentary thrill.
Performance: 3.5-L V6 HYBRID
AN UNCOMPROMISED V6 HYBRID
THAT DELIVERS V8 POWER.
Crafted patiently to deliver signature Infiniti performance, the
Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid™ system features a 1-motor,
2-clutch parallel hybrid powertrain with a 7-speed automatic
transmission. Precise, high-speed motor control technology lets
you experience all 360 horsepower[*], allowing you to take your
Infiniti M® Hybrid from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds.
Uncompromised power and efficiency. INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2012 INFINITI M® HYBRID. Available Spring 2011
Inspired by nature, we set out to craft a hybrid with the same harmonious coexistence of graceful power and
quiet efficiency. Introducing the only vehicle delivering more than 360 hp and 6.1 L/100km (46 MPG)[*].
THIS IS INSPIRED PERFORMANCE. THIS IS THE WAY OF INFINITI.
Efficiency: 3.5-L V6 HYBRID POWERTRAIN
LESS IS MORE. A V6 HYBRID
AS FUEL EFFICIENT AS A FOUR-CYLINDER.[*]
Designed to be just as efficient as it is powerful, the Infiniti M® Hybrid utilizes a parallel hybrid system that enables the electric motor and gas engine to work simultaneously or individually. The M Hybrid can operate strictly in electric mode while driving at speeds up to 100 km/h and coasting at speeds up to 130 km/h[*]. The Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid™ system ingeniously delivers the performance you demand from a luxury sport sedan while providing the efficiency you expect from an economy car.
Efficiency: POWER STEERING
INTUITIVE, EFFICIENT HANDLING
Steering in the Infiniti M® Hybrid is controlled by a unique system that uses an electric motor to create hydraulic oil pressure, allowing the M Hybrid to maintain the familiar feel of a traditional power steering system while enhancing fuel economy.
Efficiency: BATTERY DESIGN
HALF THE SIZE, ALL THE POWER.
A breakthrough not only in power, but efficiency. The Lithium-Ion battery found in the Infiniti M® Hybrid is lighter and more compact than traditional Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, enabling us to maintain M's spacious cabin while delivering more valuable trunk space than the Lexus GS 450h[*] – enough for four sets of golf clubs.
Efficiency: REGENERATIVE BRAKING
BRAKES THAT HELP KEEP
YOUR BATTERY CHARGED.
Within the graceful curves of the Infiniti M® Hybrid, an intelligent system is hard at work. When braking, energy that is normally lost is recaptured by the Regenerative Braking system to charge the Lithium-Ion battery, which helps improve the efficiency of the hybrid powertrain.